OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2024

Patrick Joseph Cleary of South Boston suddenly January 22, 2024 in His 65th year, Beloved Father of Brittaney and Justine Cleary both of South Boston. Devoted Son of the late Geraldine (Kowera) and James Cleary. Brother of Jean O'Brien, Walter, Brian, James "Bo" and the late Christine Cleary. Dear Grandfather of Briella and Leo Cleary, Benjamin and Adonis. A memorial...

Jan 22, 2024

Barbara Rita Darvin Cohen

August 1, 1928 – January 22, 2024

 

Anyone who spent time with Barbara and Mickey Cohen during the past ten years knows their mantra, "Are we lucky, or what?"

 

Born into difficult circumstances in Brooklyn NY, Barbara Rita Darvin met her best friend and late husband Mickey Maxwell Cohen at Camp Utopia in 1950. After several years of friendship,...

Jan 19, 2024

Caitlin Rae Crider- passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a period of declining health.

Caitlin was born on February 8, 1984 in Cambridge, MA.  She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Linda (Lee) Crider.

Caitlin was raised in Billerica, MA.  Her childhood was spent making wonderful memories on Franklin Street with the neighborhood kids.  She...

Jan 18, 2024

Roland Olaf Peterson, 96, of Waltham MA passed away peacefully at home with his family on January 18, 2024, following an illness. Born on September 30, 1927 in Riverhead, NY to Dorothy (Barner) and Harold Peterson, Roland grew up on Long Island. He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1945, where he played baritone horn in the marching band, and...

Jan 9, 2024

Phillip Johnson, 63, passed away on January 9, 2024. Phillip was predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Michelle McGrath-Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Lisa McGrath of Somerville, son David McGrath and wife Christina of Providence. Fiancée Cheryl Zompanti and sisters Susan and Jacqueline, and brother Darren. Phillip also had 5 grandchildren. Phillip was well known for his...

Jan 4, 2024

Elizabeth (Marotta) Toczko, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 4th,2024. Surroundedby her two daughters Michelle and Lauren Toczko. She was born on May 21, 1951 in Boston Ma. to Elizabeth Marotta and S.Daniel Marotta. She grew up a proud resident of South Boston Ma. Elizabeth (Betsy) is survived in death by her daughters, brothers, sisters and niece and nephews....

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Lorraine O'Brien age 64 of South Boston passed away suddenly on December 22, 2023.Early in life Mary attended Cardinal Cushing High School in South Boston where she was known for being a very bright overachiever. She worked at State Street Bank in Boston as well as a Dental Hygienist for many years. Her soft spoken nature and gentle spirit...

Dec 15, 2023

ROSA MARIA ORTIZ RIVERA FUE AMADA ESPOSA Y MADRE

3/20/67 En Boston Se casaron Wife of: Silvino Benitez VicarrondoMother of Felix A Osario Ortiz,  Iris D. Benitez Ortiz,                                                                  ...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Paul (Paolo) Parravano, beloved husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague, and university administrator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, passed away at home in Arlington, Massachusetts, on December 9, 2023, surrounded by family. His death followed a courageous, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Paul was the youngest child of Giuseppe and Ernesta (Paparozzi) Parravano. His father, a professor...

Dec 4, 2023

 

James John Niedzolkowski died peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family on December 4th, 2023.  He was born on June 2nd, 1943, in South Milwaukee, WI.  He was happily married to his wife Ruth Mary Niedzolkowski for 58 years. 

 

Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather, survived by his wife Ruth, his daughters...

Dec 1, 2023

 

BAVIS, Lawrence “Larry” of Boston passed away suddenly on December 1, 2023 at 66 years old. The son of Claire Bavis, and the late Robert E Bavis. Brother of Robert E Bavis Jr. and Paul Bavis. Also survived by his nieces and loving friends.

 

Larry graduated from Thompson Academy in 1975. He was an accomplished athlete, particularly with...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Sister Margaret Therese Marie O.Carm. who passed away unexpectedly at Marian Manor, South Boston, on November 30, 2023, in the 65th year of her religious life. Margaret Mary Jackson was born on April 16, 1940, in South Boston, MA, to Michael and Margaret (nee Noonan) Jackson. Both parents hailed from Co. Waterford in Ireland. Sr. Margaret is survived by...

Nov 24, 2023

 

Tomas Burgos Death NoticeBurgos -Ortiz Tomas, son of Maria and antolin Burgos.

Loving father of Veronica,Leonel,Tomas jr Burgos.Brother of Israel,Elsa,Jesus,Vidalys,Mero,Lourdes Burgos.

Visiting hours are Saturday 12/09/2023 From 3-7 at WM.F Spencer funeral services575 E Broadway South Boston Ma

Nov 24, 2023

james Michael Williams of the South End Nov 24, 2023. Late Army veteran, vietnam and retired Iron Worker. Services Private.

Nov 21, 2023

Robishaw Roberta A. (Gobbi) Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Robishaw. Devoted Sister of the late Janice Dale and her late Husband Ronald Dale Sr. Dear Aunt of Ronald and Ryan Dale and the late Robert P. Dale. Also sur Visitation in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 E. Broadway (at Hst) South Boston on Wednesday from 8...

Nov 20, 2023

Ivan Jeremy Hansen late of Beacon Hill and Newton Nov. 20, 2023 Uncle of Kevin J. Hansen of Eagan, MN. Late Administrative Assistant for Massachusetts General Hopital. Member of the Church of the Advent 30 Brimer St. Boston, MA, Late Army Veteran. Services Private.

Nov 8, 2023

Mark Sheehan

(b. Nov. 17, 1964 / d. Nov. 8, 2023)

Mark’s true home was at Fresh Pond (in Cambridge, MA), where he lived for decades.

 

He celebrated every day for “being alive” and felt “lucky to be healthy and happy”. Though homeless (without a roof above his head), he cherished being outdoors by the pond near animals where he seemed...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Rose (Hayes) Leonard (August 31st 1941–October 26th 2023) Rose (Hayes) Leonard of South Boston, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 26th 2023. 

Rose raised seven children in South Boston where she was the President of the West Broadway Task Force. She also worked for the Boston Police Department and was a crossing guard at...

Oct 19, 2023

Oct 16, 2023

 

Downey Joseph of South Boston and Squantum, died after a brief illness, October 16, 2023. Loving Father of Connor Galvin of San Francisco, Cherished son of the late Arthur F. and Annie M. (Gately) Downey. Beloved brother of Marie Downey and her husband Dan McDevitt of Squantum, Anne and her husband Larry Buechs of South Boston, Cathy and her...